January 05, 2023 1:26 am
On the complaint of a junior woman coach, the Chandigarh Police on Saturday night had lodged an FIR against Sandeep Singh, a former Olympian, on charges of stalking, illegal confinement, sexual harassment and criminal intimidation.
December 19, 2022 9:17 pm
Usha, 58, was officially elected for the top post during the polls on December 10, bringing an end to the long-drawn crisis in the faction-ridden IOA
December 12, 2022 7:47 am
Overall, Usha has won 23 medals in the Asian track and field events in the 1980s and remained active as a coach post-retirement. We take a look at her story.
December 10, 2022 3:46 pm
Usha's anointment to the top post was a forgone conclusion late last month after she emerged as the lone candidate for the top post.
December 09, 2022 2:53 pm
The 58-year-old Usha, a multiple Asian Games gold medallist and fourth-place finisher in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics 400m hurdles final, will be declared elected unopposed for the top post.
November 27, 2022 7:06 pm
Two members of the Executive Council (one male and one female) will be the Athletes' Commission representatives.
November 26, 2022 7:39 pm
Usha and Olympic bronze medallist wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt were among eight sportspersons of outstanding merit (SOMs) who were picked by the newly-elected Athletes Commission to vote during the December 10 elections of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
October 28, 2022 3:16 pm
The deceased was identified as Jayanthi, who hailed from Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu; Usha says she is shocked.
August 13, 2022 9:01 am
Lydia's ability to find the extra gear in the middle of a sprint and strong finish made her a worthy competitor. She broke a million hearts when she beat Usha in the 100 metres final at the Delhi Asiad of 1982.
August 04, 2022 7:32 am
In her maiden speech in the Rajya Sabha, nominated member P T Usha, while recounting her dream to pursue athletics, mentioned two Prime Ministers — Indira Gandhi and Narendra Modi.